What's Happening!! (1976)

S3E21 Dwayne's Debate

Title: Dwayne's Duel Plot: After a fellow student abandons their high school election bid, two popular girls persuade Dwayne to step in. Before he can express his reluctance to his father, the news spreads, and everyone insists that he’s the ideal candidate. Just when Dwayne thinks things can't get any more complicated, he discovers that a debate is scheduled between him and his opponent, ramping up the pressure and leaving him feeling unprepared for the challenge ahead.